A Dream Within a Dream: Introducing Lost Coast Scrapper
Hello Crafters,
Today is a super special day and we are so happy you're joining us! Today we are featuring the work of a marvelously talented crafter, Karen aka Lost Coast Scrapper. One look at Karen's work and you'll agree, she has a remarkable knack for creating gorgeous crafts. We came across her blog Lost Coast Scrapper a couple of months ago and were amazed by the huge volume of work but also her stunning artistic eye. Her use of shapes and movement, especially in layouts, is breathtaking. She creates gorgeous layers that seem to jump right off the page! She also uses just the right amount of beautiful embellishments to make each project uniquely alluring. Karen also has a talent for capturing an authentic vintage look in all her projects. It's obvious why Lost Coast Scrapper and Graphic 45 work so well together! We're a match made in scrapper's heaven! Ladies and Gentleman, we are very happy to introduce Karen of Lost Coast Scrapper!
"My name is Karen Zueger aka Lost Coast Scrapper. I have enjoyed papercrafting and scrapbooking now for about 4 years. A friend got me interested and now I'm totally addicted. It's so fun to make memories for my family and friends! I love to do distress work, vintage, and steampunk. I really love all styles and love trying new things and mediums. I am currently on the design team at Scraps of Darkness and am enjoying every minute!! The first time I saw Graphic 45 paper line I felt like I was home, I just love the style and feel to the colors and designs and can't get enough!! I really enjoy fusing them together with Tim Holtz products, they seem to fit each other very well!! I'm especially excited about the new holiday papers and can't wait until the rain comes and I can get at the new collections. This is a great honour to me and I hope you enjoy my work!
This is my very first Altered Project and I had fun with it. It was such a fragile frame as it is made out of really old wood, so I had to be really careful. I used a 2-step crackle from Michael's to give it an even more distressed look!! After that dried, I applied some Tim holtz Distress Inks and rubbed them in a circular motion in a few areas for a little color. The image I found online, sorry I can't remember right now. As many of you know, I love Graphic 45 and used their "The Magic of Oz" Collection. I backed the photo with some G45 paper and did a lot of fussy cutting to add the touches of Graphic 45 around the doors of the frame. I'm going to have this in my kitchen this Halloween with some other decorations around it, can't wait!!" -Lost Coast Scrapper
Next you will see lots of examples of Karen's amazing Graphic 45 layouts. Check out these sophisticated works of art featuring A Proper Gentleman.
Here we have more stunning layouts from Lost Coast Scrapper. These LOs feature our sunny collection called On the Boardwalk. Check out these bright beach LOs!
Here are some sweetly spooky Hallowe'en in Wonderland layouts by Karen. You can really see her amazing use of shapes and contrasting patterns in these LOs. And of course her central photos are too cute for words!
Check out these astonishing Steampunk Debutant layouts! These hauntingly beautiful LOs are like something out of a dream. Karen's layouts really are like stepping into another world!
Here are some achingly beautiful Curtain Call layouts by Karen. Check out her amazing use of texture and color! And you can see some fabulous uses of the Graphic 45 Staples line! Flower Staples, Trim Staples and Sticker Staples help bring even more lovely dimension to these marvelous LOs! Get ready to fall madly in love!
Once Upon a Springtime comes to life in these enchanting layouts. Here again you can see Karen's brilliant eye for layering. Plus these central photos couldn't be any more perfect!
These Le Cirque layouts are beyond adorable. You can really feel the love in these bright and beautiful creations. So much fun!
We want to say a huge thank you to Karen of Lost Coast Scrapper. Please be sure to check out her amazing blog. It is loaded with all kinds of amazing creations that you are guaranteed to love. We are honored to have her talents on our blog today and we hope you all enjoyed her creations.
Please join us tomorrow as we announce a winner for this week's blog contest. We'll also have more beautiful crafts to get you through the day. Thank you all again for joining us today. Have a terrific Thursday!
Happy Papercrafting,
Team Graphic 45
Wow, absolutely phenomenal work!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Reynard | August 25, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Gorgeous projects! Makes me want to stop right now and start scrapping!
Posted by: Jan B. | August 25, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Wow!!! That's a TON of inspiration!!! They are really beautiful,, each and every one!! So glad you showed them!! Karen's work is amazing!!
Posted by: Barbara Johnson | August 25, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Karen is such an amazing artist! I follow her work constantly and she totally deserves this recognition! She is such an inspiration to me and so so creative!! Love these works of art!
Posted by: Courtney Villari | August 25, 2011 at 08:21 AM
I love your layouts, the way you embellish and mix your patterns. You do fantastic work!
Posted by: Ruth | August 25, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Fabulous pages....... so inspiring, thanks.
Posted by: Helen Marshall | August 25, 2011 at 08:33 AM
this is absolutely fabulous ! I love every single layout !!!!
Posted by: cat lacigale | August 25, 2011 at 08:59 AM
OMG!! Your work is absolutely beautiful! The first Wizard of Oz creation is my favorite!! I love working in 3D! TFS!
Posted by: Becky | August 25, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Beautiful layouts. Love the photos-especially the Steampunk pictures! She is great with a pair of scissors--all that detail cutting-wow! Like the designer I cannot wait for the Christmas papers to be available. They will make such beautiful Christmas cards, special ornaments, and decorations for the home. Thank you!
Posted by: Kristina M. Anderson | August 25, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Karen, as you well know you are one of my scrappy heroes! Your work with the Graphics 45 lines is just phenomenal. I am in love with that altered project and your steampunk work is stunning! So honored to call you one of my Dark Sisters! Kudos to Graphic 45 for recognizing your amazing artistic ability and doing this feature.
Posted by: Renea Harrison | August 25, 2011 at 09:23 AM
ok, I think I need to scraplift your brain!
Posted by: Rhonda Sarver | August 25, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Oh I love her style. I love the layers and the way she makes everything just come alive. Its like you want to walk into the page and see what is behind it!!! Love it!
Posted by: Tammy Hall | August 25, 2011 at 09:33 AM
WOW! Karen, your work is AMAZING! Everything is a work of art! Bravo!!
Posted by: Chris Dring | August 25, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Karen! Karen! Karen! Each time I see a new project of yours it is mind blowing! You have a real way with Graphic 45, it give it life in your own unique way. Thank you for the endless inspiration!
Happy Papercrafting!
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Charee Filimoehala
Graphic 45, LLC
Posted by: Charee Filimoehala | August 25, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Beautiful projects. Perfect details.
Hugs,
Justyna x
Posted by: Justyna C | August 25, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Karen these pages are amazing!! Well done girl!!
Posted by: Mandy aka Craftysprinkles | August 25, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Breathtaking...I am particularly intrigued by the layouts using Proper Gentleman...I've never seen anything like these ..Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Candy | August 25, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Wow, these layouts are amazing. Love all the layering. What an inspiration.
Posted by: KK | August 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Congrats Karen!!!! Your projects are amazing!!!!
Posted by: Debbie | August 25, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Congrats to Karen on this wonderful display of her talent and skill....your scrapbook pages are so beautiful!!
Posted by: Kelly | August 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM
fabulous !!!!!
Posted by: Carole Hepburn | August 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments and a special thanks to Kelly for this incredible opportunity to be featured!!!!
Posted by: Karen Zueger | August 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Amazing work, Karen, as always!
It's obvious why G45 wanted to feature your work!
Posted by: Melinda Kelly | August 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Dorothy | August 25, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Brilliant work Karen! Very impressive!
Posted by: Carrie Woolsey | August 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Been a fan of Karen's for a while now, her work is so magical and gorgeous! Karen, your new altered project is STUNNING, love the 3-D treasures!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | August 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Karen, you are one of my favorite all time people! I am glad you to see you featured my friend.
Posted by: Robin Shakoor | August 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Love love love each and every project / layout. Absolutely stunning!!! Incredibly breath-taking!! I can see the characters coming out from those layers!
Posted by: Betty Lou-Toh | August 25, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Wow! That's an overwhelming amount of amazingness! Every one of those is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: jengd | August 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Stunning work Karen! Congrats on a well deserved feature!
Posted by: Lisa | August 25, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Absolutely love them all, very creative and of course fabulous papers
Posted by: Lesley Bliss | August 25, 2011 at 02:36 PM
Woohoo, big congrats on your feature, Karen! Your work is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Romy | August 25, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Congratulations Karen. You are one of my scrapbooking idols. Love your creations.
Posted by: Lee-Anne | August 25, 2011 at 03:20 PM
WOW Karen! Stunning work! Congratulations on the feature!
Posted by: Jolaine | August 25, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Karen....this is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!! you really ROCK the G45!!!!!
Posted by: nancy | August 25, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Wow--what great layouts! Love "Timely Point of View"
Posted by: Cindy Gay | August 25, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Congrats Karen! So many fabulous layouts!
Posted by: 2amscrapper | August 25, 2011 at 05:48 PM
Fantastic work...what an inspiration!! Off to look at the blog.
Posted by: Dianne Blencoe | August 25, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Thanks so much to all of you for your comments on my special day!!!! LCS
Posted by: Karen Zueger | August 25, 2011 at 09:23 PM
Karen, you are such an inspiration! Everything you created is above sensational. Congrats on being featured, you more than deserve it!
Posted by: Cheryl Casas | August 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM